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Courtesy of University of ReginaThe Slamdance Film Festival isn’t the Sundance Film Festival but

it’s close enough for local filmmaker Dianne Ouellette.Her short film, Red is Dead, was chosen as one of the finalists

in the Kodak Super 8 Filmmaking Challenge. Ouellette is the only Canadian to make the list of finalists.

“When I was told I was one of the finalists I think I may have yelled out loud, I won,” says Ouellette, who grew up in Melville and attended high school in Carlyle. “I felt unsure about the win. I kept

going back to the web page to check to see if it was real. I remember I had goose bumps and my adrenalin was going.”

Slamdance was created by a group of filmmakers who didn’t like that the Sundance Film Festival re-jected their films 20 years ago. Slamdance takes place the same time as Sundance in Park City, Utah. Both film festivals attract some of the finest filmmakers in the world.

“I’ve been screened at many film festivals around the world over the years, but I have never had a film screened in Park City. I remember when I was in film school; Sundance was the festival to get into, after all it was founded by Robert Redford. Since the dream of Sundance has been unattainable, Slamdance is perfect for me. It’s like I’m getting payback for all the years of being rejected by Sundance,” says Ouellette who is the Research Support and Media Lab Manager at the University of Regina’s Faculty of Media, Art and Performance (formerly the Faculty of Fine Arts).

The film is a tribute to Dianne’s mother, Judy Feduk, who passed away in 2013 following a battle with lung cancer. Dianne’s family moved from Melville to Carlyle in 1984, where Dianne completed high school. Her mother owned, Mi Lady Fashions, on Main Street, Carlyle for 20 years. Dianne’s father, Dennis Feduk, who still resides in Carlyle, is well known for his baking.

“I came up with an idea after observing that my ani-mals were always surrounding my mother with love when she was really sick. I shot the film in an hour,” says Ouellette.

The super 8-filmmaking genre has made a big comeback recently. Ouellette has been shooting and using super 8 film in her work since the 90s. She has completed 10 super 8 films over the years, which have been shown at Regina’s annual One Take Super 8 Event.

“There is something about projecting a roll of super 8 film that tugs at my heart. When I watch super 8, feelings of nostalgia come forth. If I shoot a roll of super 8 film, wait a week for processing, then watch it, the projected images will feel like a distant memory. I love love love super 8,” says Ouellette.

As one of the 15 finalists, Red is Dead was screened at the Slam-dance Film Festival on January 25th. People at home had a chance to vote for their favourite film from January 19 to January 25 right up until the screening.

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It wasn’t that long ago that the AAA Midget Westman Wildcats out of Hart-ney, MB was formed and was the first team to win the Esso Cup and make the Hall of Fame. This was one of the first teams in the Manitoba area giving fe-males the opportunity to play at a com-petitive level and still live at home while doing it. The same year the Wildcats won the Esso Cup was the same year the Wildcats didn’t have a league in which to play and the team traveled hours and hours to play tournaments in other prov-inces and even the United States.

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By Anne DavisonA Virden family with one of the first babies born in

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with a two-year-old son, JV and newborn (January 8) baby, Angel, badly needed a larger home.

The family was selected by Habitat for Humanity Virden chapter to become owners of the most recent Habitat home in Virden.

Community members, Habitat for Humanity volunteers, sponsors and friends of the Samson family toured the finished product during the Open House, Sunday afternoon, January 24.

Key ceremonyJust a few days later, on Wednesday, January 27 the

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MLA Doyle Piwniuk greeted the new homeowners, and congratulated Karen McKinnon and the volunteers.

Virden Mayor Jeff McConnell spoke, noting with a

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The Chair concluded, naming some 20 sponsors including individual families, local businesses, corporations and arms of the Canadian and Manitoba governments.

Noon lunch was served following the formalities.

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By Lynne BellAnyone who has followed Amber Holland’s storied

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“It’s a combination of a couple of things,” says Holland, 41. “Life changes and I have a partner who lives nowhere near Regina. Somebody-and something-had to give.”

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“It’s my 21st year with CurlSask,” says Holland. “I started there as their technical director. But if there’s ever a time to make a change, this it.”

“It’s kind of scary,” she adds. “I’m not going into another job, and I’ll have to find something. But I’ve made the decision to do something different and instead of letting myself be anxious or scared about that; I’ll figure it out.”

“I have a plan, a path and goals and there’s certainly a

Back to the farm: Amber Holland’s next chapter

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“It’s really important to look out for number one,” she continues. “You’re never good to anyone else-whether it’s your partner, your family, your friends or your co-workers if you don’t take care of yourself.”

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Despite her 25 years as a city-dweller, Holland says she’s looking forward to life on the farm-with some conditions.

“Some people are drawn to the city and there are some convenient things about living there. But I love being on the farm. I grew up on a farm. But I’m not sure I like the farm work,” she laughs.

“Family farms are still family farms,” says Holland of Brown’s family’s grain operation. “But it’s a large farm and of course, it’s a business and it has to be run as a business. Everyone in the family helps out on the farm, but there are hired workers, too.”

“I haven’t really got into what my role will be (on the farm), but I will support Travis and help out the best I can. It’s no different if Travis made the move into Regina (for me).”

“I’ll get my feet wet and fi gure it out from there.”

However, curling fans will be happy to know that Holland will not

be retiring from the sport in which she skipped her way to a silver medal at theWomen’s World Championship in 2011 with team mates Heather Kalenchuk and sisters Kim and Tammy Schneider. And fans still remember Holland’s victories during the 2010 and 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, especially her squad’s 2011 win, where Holland took the title from defending champion Jennifer Jones with a single, tie-breaking point. As a result of that performance, Holland was awarded the Sandra Schmirler Most Valuable Player Award.

Holland will end her offi cial role with CurlSask in July, which includes helping her replacement transition into the executive director’s position. She is also coach of Jason Ackerman’s Regina team and her partner, Brown is the coach of Michele Englot’s team.

“I’ll still be coaching and consulting,” says Holland. “And I’ll still be involved with camps, clinics and high-performance teams.”

“But it’s also time (for me) to give back,” she adds. “I’m not going away from curling. Even when I don’t compete, there’s more to being part of curling than just playing. I really feel that I have an obligation to give back. And every person who cares abour curling in our province can do that, too-whether it’s volunteering at a club or asking someone to play....If we want our sport to be healthy and strong, we have to look to ourselves.”

“As a competitive curler, I’ve made many friends during my career and spent a lot of time and travelled a lot. Curling’s not getting rid of me anytime soon.”

“Yes, I’m stepping away from my job, but I’m not stepping away from curling.”

Although Canadian curling star Amber Holland has tendered her resignation as executive director of CurlSask to join her partner Travis Brown on his family farm near Loreburn, Holland says this new chapter in her life won’t exclude curling entirely. “Curling’s not getting rid of me anytime soon,” laughs Holland. “Yes, I’m stepping away from my job, but I’m not stepping away from curling.” (Photo courtesy Donna McIntosh Photography)

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“This legislation is central to our gov-ernment’s commitment to stronger con-sumer protection for Manitobans,” said Minister Lemieux. “When people invest in a new home, they should be protected against construction defects and that’s what this legislation is designed to do.”

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The minister noted that while the majority of new homes in the province are well-built, construction defects do sometimes occur and consumers should be protected from unexpected repair costs.

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“Our members have always worked very closely with homeowners to ensure that any construction-related issues are addressed quickly and effective-ly, and will continue to do so,” said Mike Moore, president, Manitoba Home Builders Association. “This new legisla-tion will help ensure that all home build-ers will have to start doing the same.”

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By Anne DavisonIf ever there was an argument for federalism, perhaps

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There is a need to refuel this nation’s economic engine with something real – production and sale of a consum-able – oil and refined petroleum products.

During the last week in January, Larry Maguire, MP for Brandon-Souris, urged his fellow parliamentarians to support the Energy East pipeline.

Eastern Canada is importing foreign oil from the very countries whose production is helping to drive down the barrel price here.

According to a press release from the Conservative Caucus, the Energy East pipeline approval reached a boiling point last week when former Liberal Cabinet minister and current Mayor of Montreal Denis Coderre announced his opposition to the project because it did not provide enough financial benefit to Quebec.

The oil and gas sector directly and indirectly employs over 360,000 people in Canada, accounting for almost eight percent of GDP in 2013, while Energy East alone is expected to generate $10 billion in taxes for all levels of government.

Energy East Pipeline project is backed by the gov-ernments of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and New Brunswick and would dramatically cut the amount of oil traveling by rail each day and scale back our dependence on foreign oil.

“From 2008 to 2013,” said Maguire, “more than 99.99 percent of oil transported by federally regulated pipelines was done so safely, and thanks to the previous Conservative government, companies are liable for up to $1 billion of costs and damages, irrespective of fault. Pipelines are the most environmentally responsible way to transport our oil, and Energy East will displace the equivalent of over 1,500 rail cars traveling the same route each day.”

Why do we import?Approximately 700,000 barrels of oil are imported

every day to refineries in Eastern Canada, coming from countries such as Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Nigeria. The Energy East project would strengthen Canada’s en-ergy security by decreasing our dependence on authori-

tarian regimes with poor human rights records, rampant corruption and deficient environmental controls. Most of Western Canada’s oil production is exported to the United States; 97 percent of our oil exports went there in 2013.

Energy East will create access to higher value interna-tional markets which will further support the Canadian economy.

Greasing the wheelFor communities in southwest Manitoba and south-

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Oil and gas is a labour intensive industry with enor-mous spin-offs.

According to a state of the industry presentation by the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors

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To break that down, oil and gas exploration employs approximately 20 rig workers, with another 115 em-ployed through the oilfield service sector.

However, continuing to track this, the ripple effect could include steel and component parts industries from manufacture, repair shops, imports, transport, retail distributors, etc.

Rural communities feel the ebb and flow of oil.Even small centres such as Reston, Elkhorn, Miniota

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Many a small farmer in the area has bolstered the fam-

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This Manitoba coalition is based in Winnipeg/Treaty 1 territory and includes a couple of community groups – KAIROS, and Council of Canadians (Winnipeg branch). On the MEJC website, noenergyeastmb.org, the group says they envision eliminating fossil fuels, and protect-ing the watershed, as well as promoting social justice in the energy sector.

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The mayor of Montreal weighed the pipeline in dollars to the Quebec economy. Why not think nationally about Canada’s economy and independence?

While the project seems frozen in time, maybe there is a January thaw in sight for Energy East and politicians will get this figured out.

This January, MP Maguire concluded his address in parliament saying, “Instead of turning his back on the thousands of hardworking Canadians who keep our economy moving, many of whom are now struggling to find work, Prime Minister Trudeau must show leadership and unwavering support for this project.”

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ALWAYS AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION ALWAYS AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION ALWAYS AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION U LTIMATE 2015 C LEAR O UT U LTIMATE 2015 C LEAR O UT U LTIMATE 2015 C LEAR O UT

or finance for $ 465 b/w or finance for $ 465 b/w or finance for $ 465 b/w or finance for $ 327 b/w or finance for $ 327 b/w or finance for $ 327 b/w or finance for

$ 305 b/w or finance for $ 305 b/w or finance for $ 305 b/w or finance for $ 310 b/w or finance for

$ 310 b/w or finance for $ 310 b/w

2015 Chevy 1500 1LT Crew 4x4

Was $51,205

CASH $ 40,860 $ 40,860

T15-045

or finance for $ 307 b/wor finance for $307 b/w or finance for $ 307 b/w 2015 Chevy

1500 1LT Crew 4x4

Was $51,767

CASH $ 40,860 $ 40,860

T15-178

or finance for $ 280 b/wor finance for $280 b/w or finance for $ 280 b/w 2015 GMC

1500 Dble Cab 4x4

Elevation Edition Was $46,160

CASH $ 34,861 $ 34,861

T15-162

or finance for $ 248 b/wor finance for $248 b/w or finance for $ 248 b/w

2015 Chevy Malibu LS

Was $27,480

CASH $ 19,730 $ 19,730

C25-009

or finance for $ 149 b/w or finance for $ 149 b/w or finance for $ 149 b/w

2015 Chevy Cruze ECO

Was $25,215

CASH $ 20,215 $ 20,215

C25-019

or finance for $ 153 b/wor finance for $153 b/w or finance for $ 153 b/w


2013 GMC 3500 SLE

Crew Dually Duramax, 4x4 165,000 km

FINANCE $33,900 or


T15-212A

2016 GMC Yukon Denali

4x4 Was $86,805

CASH $ 81,693 $ 81,693

T16-046

2012 Chev Colorado LT

Crew 4x4 121,000 km

FINANCE $ 19,500 or $ 19,500 or


T15-137A

2014 GMC Acadia SLE2

AWD, 87,000 km FINANCE

$27,900 or


T16-010A

2011 Chev Equinox 2LT

AWD 76,000 km FINANCE

$18,900 or


2007 GMC Envoy SLE

4x4, 133,00 kms FINANCE $8,900 or


T15-215B

2015 Chev Black Camaro

Convertible 18,700 kms, V6

FINANCE $31,900 or


2015 Chev Malibu 1LT

27,000 kms FINANCE

$18,900 or


2013 Dodge Dart SXT

44,000 km FINANCE

$11,900 or


C26-018A

2009 Chev Malibu LS

103,000 km FINANCE

$7,900 or


or finance for $ 586 b/w or finance for $ 586 b/w or finance for $ 586 b/w 2016 GMC

2500 HD SLT Crew, 4x4, Duramax

Was $80,425

CASH $ 69,611 $ 69,611

T16-023


Documents

Border Connection: February 2016